TOYOTA RAV4 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V734000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA RAV4 2014
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-01 2023-11-02

Production Dates: 2013-06-01 - 2014-12-29

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23TB13 / 23TA13

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1853568

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 8, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated by June 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.